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🌱 Warrant issued after missed court in high-profile Decatur officer case.

Decatur, Alabama Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hi Decatur! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Warrant issued after missed court in high-profile Decatur officer case.
  • Decatur officer out after force probe—what we know so far
  • How has Decatur’s crime rate changed under Chief Torry Mack?

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Cloudy, humid; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 73.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man accused of trying to run over off-duty Decatur police officer misses court, warrant issued (waff.com) — A man indicted for allegedly trying to run over an off-duty Decatur police officer in 2022 now has a new warrant after missing court this week. Court records describe a confrontation on 11th Street Southeast, with neighbors and multiple Decatur officers listed as witnesses in the attempted murder case.
   

2. Decatur officer ‘no longer employed' following excessive force investigation (waff.com) — A Decatur police officer is no longer employed with the department following an internal investigation into alleged excessive force during a March traffic-stop arrest. The officer, previously placed on administrative leave after a local woman reported serious injuries, left the force June 7 as questions remain about whether he resigned or was terminated.
   

3. Torry Mack reflects on first year as Decatur police chief (whnt.com) — Decatur’s police chief Torry Mack is marking his first year on the job, highlighting a sharp drop in violent crime and no homicides so far in 2026. He says rebuilding trust after the Steve Perkins shooting requires community engagement, tougher traffic enforcement, and better training and support for officers.
   

4. Rock the South in Decatur, AL postponed due to weather (local3news.com) — Rock the South, a major music festival in Decatur, has been postponed from this weekend to October 1–4 because of heavy rain. Headliners like Jason Aldean and Riley Green remain, with Jessie Murph added for Saturday, and ticket-holders will get updated schedules and options by email.
   

5. Huntsville Hospital System disputes government's warning about price transparency (whnt.com) — Decatur Morgan Hospital’s Parkway Campus is among three Huntsville Hospital System facilities flagged by federal officials over how they share price information with patients. The system insists all its hospitals already meet transparency rules and says the government’s data is outdated, leaving local patients watching for any follow-up enforcement.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Decatur

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    Monday June 15
  • Middle School Jazz Camp directed by Dr. Matt Leder →
    Alabama Center for the Arts – Performing Arts Building, 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, 35601, United States
    8:30 am
    • Tuesday June 16
  • 2026 Educational Camps - Healthcare Camp
    Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce Calhoun Community College Health Sciences Building, Building #2 6250 US 31 Tanner, AL 35671
    7:30 am
    • Thursday June 18
  • Professional Development Workshop - "From Page to Performance: Using Color in Score Preparation" →
    Alabama Center for the Arts – Visual Arts Building Main Gallery, 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, 35601, United States
    9:00 am
  • Making Sense of the Future - Free AI Workshop
    Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce Calhoun Community College Decatur Campus, Advanced Technology Building (Lecture Hall), 6250 Hwy 31 N, Tanner, AL.
    1:00 pm
    • Friday June 19
  • Chamber Closed for Juneteenth
    Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce 515 6th Ave NE, Decatur, AL 35601

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello everyone, my daughter is looking for a summertime babysitter until school resumes for her 3 children, my beautiful grandchildren ages 6, 5 and 2 years old.
    Must be able to drive, the hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 am until about 3:30-4:00 pm. She would like to speak with you regarding pay rate if… (Nextdoor Oak Lea)
  • Any recommendations for insured house cleaning service company.
    Preferably same consistent person to come weekly, not these cleaning services that send different people every week. Thank you. (Nextdoor Old Decatur Historic)
  • Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Decatur. Apply here.
  • Alabama State Department of Education posted a job opening for Custodian - Austin Junior High in Decatur. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Decatur here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Decatur

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